ACT plus writing: Composite of 22 and a combined English/Writing score of at least 20

ACT: Composite score of at least 23 with minimum sub-scores of 20 on English, 20 on Mathematics,
and 20 on Reading

Praxis I: Passing scores at time of testing

SAT: Minimum sub-scores of 520 on Mathematics, 510 on Reading, and 480 on Writing

GRE current scale: August 1, 2011 to present – Minimum sub-scores of 145 on Quantitative Reasoning,
150 on Verbal Reasoning, and 3 on Analytical Writing

GRE old scale: prior to August 1, 2011 – Minimum sub-scores of 540 on Quantitative Reasoning, 450
on Verbal Reasoning, and 3 on Analytical Writing

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS:

Professional Statement

Please respond to the following questions in a typewritten format that does not exceed
a total of 500 words.

What is your philosophy of education and how does it/will it guide your work as an
educator (in K-12 schools or organizational settings), instructional designer (in
organizational or educational settings) and as a learner?

What are your goals for improving your reflective practice and how does your participation
in a master's/licensure program fit with those goals?

In evaluating your response, the Admissions Committee will use the following criteria:

Does the applicant clearly state his or her beliefs, values and goals related to learning?

Does the applicant provide clear examples of his or her philosophy of learning?

Does the applicant indicate an ability to assess his or her own professional practice?

Does the applicant recognize his or her own strengths and areas to develop as a learner?

For Those Seeking Initial Licensure:

Does the applicant clearly state his or her beliefs about teaching and learning?

Does the applicant provide at least one clear example of what a classroom or learning
would look like based on your beliefs about teaching and learning?

Does the applicant state how his or her beliefs about teaching and learning align
with his or her experience as a student?

Does the applicant recognize his or her own teaching and learning strengths and areas
to develop as an educator?

Does the applicant write clearly and include the use of correct spelling, punctuation
and grammar?

Communication Samples from Work Setting (not required for teachers adding a license only)

As a demonstration of your ability to engage in effective practice in a professional
setting, please submit two to five samples of communication, written or oral, that
you've produced for use in your work, e.g., memos or other correspondence, training
plans and materials, course plans and materials, grant proposals, feedback to students
or participants, videos or presentations, publications and promotional materials.
For each sample, attach a half sheet with information about the context of the sample
and why you chose it.

In evaluating your communication samples, the Admissions Committee will use the following
criteria:

Do the samples reflect a range of communication settings?

Do they express clear and effective relationships among ideas?

Do they effectively engage the audience by using appropriate conventions and styles?